Assistant Farm Manager

Location: Rural Victoria, approximately 70 km from Horsham

Salary: AUD $75,000–$90,000 per annum

Accommodation: Provided

Additional benefits: Work Ute and electricity

Business type: Family-owned broadacre cropping and livestock enterprise

About the Business

Trotter Ag Pty Ltd is a family-owned and operated agricultural enterprise manages approximately 8,000 acres of broadacre farmland in rural Wimmera, Victoria. The property is located approximately 70 km from Horsham and operates across multiple locations within the surrounding district.

The business produces a range of broadacre crops, including wheat, barley, beans, lentils and hay, alongside a prime lamb enterprise supplying Australian and international markets.

We are committed to productive and sustainable farming practices, efficient machinery operations, responsible land management and continuous improvement across our cropping and livestock systems.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and practical Assistant Farm Manager to work directly with the owners and take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the property.

This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced agricultural operator with strong machinery skills, sound mechanical knowledge, a commitment to safety and the ability to work independently. The successful applicant will assist with coordinating seasonal operations, maintaining machinery and equipment, completing paddock work and supporting the overall productivity of the farming enterprise.

The role requires flexibility throughout the agricultural calendar, with workloads varying according to seasonal conditions, crop requirements and livestock needs.

As the successful applicant demonstrates reliability, sound judgement and operational capability, there may be opportunities to assume additional management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Cropping and Machinery Operations

- Operate headers and chaser bins during harvest operations.
- Coordinate grain carting and the movement of grain between paddocks and storage or transport points.
- Undertake fertiliser spreading, sowing, spraying and paddock preparation as required.
- Operate tractors, trucks and other agricultural machinery relevant to the farming program independently.




- Assist with planning and coordinating cropping activities in line with seasonal requirements.
- Monitor machinery performance and identify operational issues that may affect productivity.

Machinery Maintenance and Mechanical Work

- Conduct routine machinery inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Identify mechanical faults and undertake appropriate basic repairs and adjustments within the operator’s competence.
- Assist with the maintenance and preparation of headers, chaser bins, tractors, trucks and associated equipment.
- Report significant mechanical problems and coordinate further repairs when required.
- Maintain machinery in a safe, reliable and operational condition, particularly before and during critical seasonal work.

Livestock and Pasture Management

- Assist with livestock husbandry, including lambing and weaning activities, as required.
- Support grazing rotations and pasture management.
- Assist with the application and management of pasture and livestock nutrition inputs.
- Maintain accurate records of livestock activities, pasture work and relevant farm operations.
- Assist with crutching and potential fly blown sheep.

Farm Management and Administration

- Work with the owners to organise daily tasks and seasonal priorities.
- Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements, machinery operating procedures and relevant agricultural regulations.
- Work with agronomists and other agricultural advisers to support crop performance, soil health and farm productivity.
- Assist with monitoring operational costs, input use and machinery efficiency.
- Identify practical improvements to work practices, productivity and resource use.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate

- At least three years of practical experience in broadacre agriculture.
- Previous experience operating headers and chaser bins.
- Hands-on experience in grain or commodity carting,



fertiliser spreading, sowing, spraying and paddock preparation.
- Sound knowledge of agricultural machinery and routine mechanical maintenance.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety and responsible machinery operation.
- A valid driver’s licence appropriate to the duties performed.
- Reliability, honesty, initiative and strong communication skills.
- The ability to work independently, solve practical problems and manage competing priorities during busy seasonal periods.
- Good record-keeping skills and the ability to follow farm procedures.

Livestock experience, an understanding of pasture management and familiarity with basic farm financial and operational records are also highly regarded. Working Environment The successful applicant will work in a practical agricultural environment where seasonal deadlines, weather conditions and machinery availability influence daily priorities. Harvest and sowing periods can involve extended or irregular hours when operationally necessary, subject to applicable workplace requirements, fatigue management and safety considerations.

The role requires a flexible approach, attention to detail and the ability to respond calmly to changing conditions.

Remuneration and Benefits The position offers:

- Annual salary of AUD $75,000–$90,000, depending on hours completed, experience and capability.
- On-site accommodation in an open-plan four-bedroom home surrounded by established trees and gardens.
- Electricity provided as part of the employment package.
- A work ute for authorised work-related use.
- The chance to take on increasing responsibility within an established family farming business.

Application Requirements Applicants should provide a current résumé outlining their agricultural employment history, machinery operating experience, mechanical skills, relevant licences and qualifications, and professional references.

Applications will be assessed on relevant experience, practical capability, reliability, safety awareness and suitability for the operational requirements of the farm.

To apply: Contact the farm owners using the contact details provided in the original advertisement.

Pay: $67,600.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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